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LX55 VSO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,179 mi
Last recorded123,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VSO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 123,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 121,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 121,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 119,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 119,644 miles

Oil leak ()

asb warning light on

Pass 31 May 2017 119,632 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 119,651 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,280 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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LX55 VSO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 80,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 VSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 VSO registered?

LX55 VSO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 VSO safe to buy?

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